Trichonympha lies in the digestive tract of _ which produces an enzyme that helps in the digestion of wood:
Correct answer: D. Termite
- A. Cattle
- B. Tumefaciens
- C. Human
- D. Termite
Explanation
Trichonympha is a tiny organism that lives inside the digestive tract of termites. It's like a little helper for termites because it produces special enzymes called cellulases. These enzymes are super important because they help termites break down and digest wood, which is their main source of food.
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